Sunday, November 03, 2024

Archaeologist defends his conclusion it was Alexander the Great's tunic (fragment) he found.

look at the original article in Journal of Archaeology--it was a layered fabric, not "stripes."
https://www.newsweek.com/alexander-great-scientist-defends-stance-it-belonged-him-1978488
Though how he could have "worn it every day"--on campaign is a bit much.
Alexander led a very streneous life, most of it in hot to very hot climates, such as the Mediterrnean regions, Egypt, India, and through the Gedrosian desert on foot, to Babylon (Baghdad) where he died, some say of West Nile Virus.

This reviewer in Slate likes latest Murakami novel--the walled city--the walled garden.

https://slate.com/culture/2024/11/haruki-murakami-book-city-uncertain-walls-severance-review.html